I-8 Off-Ramps Closed Near Santee To Add Wrong-Way Driver Markings

SANTEE, CA — Caltrans construction crews will close a series of off-ramps on Interstate 8 in East County, beginning Friday and running through Thursday, for wrong-way driver pavement marking configuration, including recessed markers.

According to the agency, traffic delays may occur, and travelers are advised to plan ahead and allow additional time to reach their destinations. Motorists are asked to Be Work Zone Alert and watch for workers while driving in the area.

The following ramps will be impacted:

Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.:

• -- Westbound Japatul Valley Road (connector to SR-79);
• -- Eastbound/Westbound Pine Valley Road off-ramp;
• -- Eastbound Sunrise Highway off-ramp; and
• -- Eastbound Kitchen Creek Road off-ramp.

Saturday and Sunday from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m:

• -- Westbound Japatul Valley Road (connector to SR-79);
• -- Eastbound/Westbound Pine Valley Road off-ramp;
• -- Eastbound/Westbound Sunrise Highway off-ramp;
• -- Westbound Buckman Springs Road off-ramp;
• -- Eastbound/Westbound Kitchen Creek Road off-ramp;
• -- Eastbound/Westbound Ribbonwood Road off-ramp;
• -- Eastbound/Westbound Carrizo Gorge off-ramp;
• -- Eastbound Truck Stop off-ramp; and
• -- Eastbound/Westbound In Ko Pah Park Road off-ramp.

Monday through Wednesday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.:

• -- Westbound East Willows Road off-ramp;
• -- Eastbound/Westbound Sunrise Highway off-ramp;
• -- Westbound Buckman Springs Road off-ramp;
• -- Eastbound/Westbound Kitchen Creek Road off-ramp;
• -- Eastbound/Westbound Ribbonwood Road off-ramp;
• -- Eastbound/Westbound Carrizo Gorge off-ramp;
• -- Eastbound Truck Stop off-ramp; and
• -- Eastbound/Westbound In Ko Pah Park Road off-ramp.

For real-time traffic information including traffic speed, lane, and road closures due to construction and maintenance activities, and more, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov.